This is a Shakespearean comedy of misaligned lovers, minus the spirits and potions. Here the characters are responsible for their own actions, and Murdoch delights in painting these young, middle-aged and elderly adventurers and the psychological processes that direct their actions.
* "Best of" listings giving our well-qualified opinions on everything from croissants to trips on the Seine. * A district system (arrondissement) and maps to make it easy to find places you want to go and avoid places you don't including friendly introductions to key Paris neighborhoods. * Instead of long drawn out histories, you'll find concise overviews highlighting the key things to see and the best ways to see them in Paris.
Spotted: Your One and Only Unofficial Guide to Gossip Girl
In Spotted: Your One and Only Unofficial Guide to Gossip Girl, you'll find: * an episode-by-episode exploration of seasons 1 and 2, tracing the development of the characters and storylines * bios of the cast and the show’s creators, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage * comparisons to the show’s teen soap and literary predecessors, including how the Gossip Girl books were adapted * summaries of the movies that inspire each episode’s title
The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. (8th edition)
* Guides travelers to Washington's best cultural and historic sights-and offers helpful hints on how to beat the crowds and avoid long waits * More than 75 in-depth restaurant reviews explain where to find a good meal * Incisive hotel ratings show how to find the best lodgings at the best prices * Shows how to get around, how to see the government work, and where to find parks and outdoor activities
More than 750 brand-new words that make "bling-bling" sound so five minutes ago. For readers who want to be on the cutting edge of the English lexicon or for dedicated word geeks, The Official Dictionary of Unofficial English presents more than 750 words that have unofficially joined the English language. These words are hot off the street, new even to cyberspace, and definitely not found in Webster's. Each entry features a definition, etymology, and at least three citations from print and the Internet that show the evolution of its meaning.
